No Matter Who Wins, 2016 Will Be All About the Bankers No Matter Who Wins, 2016 Will Be All About the Bankers
Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton will face off in the presidential race—but the real battle will be between the billionaires backing them.
Jun 24, 2015 / Nomi Prins
Will Preet Bharara, New York’s Anti-Corruption Crusader, Run for Higher Office? Will Preet Bharara, New York’s Anti-Corruption Crusader, Run for Higher Office?
The powerful US Attorney insists he’s not interested—but even if he changes his mind, recent legal setbacks may foil his chances.
Apr 29, 2015 / Feature / William D. Cohan
Can Labor Bring Wall Street Back to Main Street? Can Labor Bring Wall Street Back to Main Street?
Wells Fargo workers are protesting the bank’s predatory practices.
Apr 13, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Turning the European Debt Myth Upside Down Turning the European Debt Myth Upside Down
The debt crisis has little to do with poor budgeting and everything to do with crony capitalism.
Mar 4, 2015 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus
What’s the Difference Between Sheldon Silver and Jamie Dimon? What’s the Difference Between Sheldon Silver and Jamie Dimon?
Federal prosecutors want to put one in prison for taking kickbacks for doing political favors. The other has been richly rewarded for defrauding investors and saving fellow bankers...
Jan 27, 2015 / William Greider
Jamie Dimon’s $13 Billion Secret Jamie Dimon’s $13 Billion Secret
The inside story of JPMorgan Chase’s landmark mortgage settlement
Aug 13, 2014 / Feature / William D. Cohan
Why Is the Justice Department Falling Short With Mortgage Settlements? Why Is the Justice Department Falling Short With Mortgage Settlements?
Financial penalties are good. Personal accountability would be better.
Aug 13, 2014 / Feature / The Editors
This Week, Look At Real Sharks: Payday Lenders This Week, Look At Real Sharks: Payday Lenders
Activists want to draw attention to some of the most predatory financial companies.
Aug 12, 2014 / George Zornick
Jed Rakoff and the Lonely Fight for Wall Street Justice Jed Rakoff and the Lonely Fight for Wall Street Justice
The federal judge is waging a one-man war on bank-friendly SEC settlements.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Elizabeth Warren Explains Why She Ran for Office Elizabeth Warren Explains Why She Ran for Office
And vows to fight for people who got screwed by Wall Street.
May 6, 2014 / Feature / Elizabeth Warren